CVE-2023-51518
CRITICALApache James <3.7.5, 3.8.0 - Privilege Escalation
Title source: llmDescription
Apache James prior to version 3.7.5 and 3.8.0 exposes a JMX endpoint on localhost subject to pre-authentication deserialisation of untrusted data. Given a deserialisation gadjet, this could be leveraged as part of an exploit chain that could result in privilege escalation. Note that by default JMX endpoint is only bound locally. We recommend users to: - Upgrade to a non-vulnerable Apache James version - Run Apache James isolated from other processes (docker - dedicated virtual machine) - If possible turn off JMX
Exploits (1)
References (1)
Core 1
Core References
Mailing List, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/wbdm61ch6l0kzjn6nnfmyqlng82qz0or
Scores
CVSS v3
9.8
EPSS
0.0044
EPSS Percentile
63.2%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
yes
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-502
Status
published
Products (3)
apache/james
3.7.5
apache/james
3.8.0
org.apache.james/james-server
0 - 3.7.5Maven
Published
Feb 27, 2024
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026